EASA Approves Aspen Upgrades to Robinson R44

By Staff Writer | May 1, 2013

The European Aviation Safety Agency has issued a supplemental type certificate (STC) covering installation of the Aspen Avionics Evolution H-series primary flight displays (PFDs) and multifunction flight displays (MFDs) on the Robinson R44. The PFD provides a digital replacement for the R44 family's legacy mechanical flight instruments, and the MFD adds high-resolution moving map and traffic displays. The STC is part of a previously announced Western Avionics type certification for N-registered aircraft.